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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.70, 300.51 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.70, 300.51 and 155.55 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.70 : 300.51 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.70/300.51 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.70x = 300.51 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.70x = 46,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744.33/217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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